Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Shirley MacLaine | ... | Harriet Blossom | |
Richard Attenborough | ... | Robert Blossom | |
James Booth | ... | Ambrose Tuttle | |
Freddie Jones | ... | Det. Sgt. Dylan | |
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William Rushton | ... | Dylan's assistant |
Bob Monkhouse | ... | Dr. Taylor | |
Patricia Routledge | ... | Miss Reece | |
John Bluthal | ... | Judge | |
Harry Towb | ... | Doctor | |
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Sandra Caron | ... | Pet shop assistant |
Sheila Steafel | ... | Pet shop saleslady (as Sheila Staefel) | |
Frank Thornton | ... | Factory manager | |
Barry Humphries | ... | Art dealer | |
John Cleese | ... | Post Office Clerk | |
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Bruce Lacey | ... | Musketeer |
Harriet Blossom, the lonely wife of a workaholic brassiere manufacturer, breaks her sewing machine and ends up in bed with the repairman, a mechanic from one of her husband's factories. The man, Ambrose, is supposed to leave during the night, but Harriet finds him the next day still hiding in the attic. Harriet lets her new lover stay in the attic for years, managing to keep it all secret from her husband and from the detectives investigating the sudden disappearance of a certain Mr. Ambrose Tuttle. Written by Markku Kuoppamäki
This movie is completely charming. I've never seen a more wonderful Shirley MacLaine. I fell in love with her. If you liked the Austin Powers films, then you will especially enjoy the costumes and decor of this movie. The artworks that Mrs. Blossom creates are terrific. With the recent public appearance of the polyamory community, it's apparent that the idea of being in love and devoted to two people, and being "faithful" to them both, is still relevant. As a small, funny movie, it still asks some good questions about the nature of relationships and fidelity. Bravo.